In the "Two and a Half Men" episode titled "Charlie's Thanksgiving Charade," Charlie Harper, played by Charlie Sheen, plans a fake Thanksgiving dinner to spend time alone with his girlfriend. However, his plans go awry when his mother invites herself and a group of strangers to the dinner. Charlie and Alan, played by Jon Cryer, must now navigate through the chaos and try to salvage their Thanksgiving dinner. The episode is filled with comedic moments as the characters deal with unexpected guests and try to maintain their holiday traditions.